I didn’t, but I love seeing the best, and worst, looks of the night. Naturally, I love seeing what is happening with the hair, but also the dresses. Some of the choices leave me wondering how on earth ____ (fill in the blank celebrity) left their room wearing that and feeling good.
In general, I felt like the hair was soft, simple, and flattering. There wasn’t too much that was overdone or too severe, so I was quite surprised to see a lot of really soft, wearable styles!

It’s been a little while since I filmed a hair tutorial, but I was inspired by the award show, and the many that are to come, to pull together a little 3 step updo. I mention in the video that you can swap out the fishtail braid for a regular braid, but in case you want to learn how to fishtail, click here. Do not be intimidated by the final photos of this updo. It’s broken into three separate parts and I’m confident that even a newbie could recreate this look. The key, and this is very important, is to start with a decent amount of texture in your hair. It’s impossible to add texture after you are done, but you’ll have a much easier time building the style if you start with the right hair!

I’m excited to be giving away $100 worth of Sexy Hair products to one lucky winner! Sexy Hair knows how to make really nice, layer-able products that can be used on just about every texture of hair.

To enter the giveaway, tell me in the comments below what your favorite red carpet look is. For example, do you like the overly glam fancy updo kind of look, or something a little bit softer and more feminine?

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I really like the softer look – with curls and wisps falling out gracefully! I am excited to try this one though because I just love the addition of a small braid with an updo – it’s like something unexpected and adds a little detail – nice flair!

I love the soft curls of a classic old hollywood look! I think it always looks beautiful and just done enough on the red carpet! I seem to always love Reese Witherspoon and Amy Adam’s hair at award shows!

Hi Kate,
I love the old Hollywood glam look! With glamorous waves and maybe a broach added to the hair for old world charm and glamour! Especially when that hair is worn with the perfect shade of red lipstick.

I love soft updo’s…something that looks rather “messy” and natural is my style. Unfortunately I have very straight, rather lifeless, hair that takes a lot of product to get it to look naturally messy. I also love braids so I am excited to try this updo!

I really enjoy seeing the celebrities style their hair in a dramatic way and love when the hair style matches their dress! So often you might see a hair-do that just doesn’t quite go with the look they were trying to pull off. I thought Kate Hudson looked incredible . Her hair was simple, but classy and her dress was very dramatic and elegant!!

Love the updo! I like a classic look to the hairstyles with a smoky eye! Thanks for the video. I am been trying to grow out my hair and have been playing with different styles. I have struggled to learn the fishtail braid through Youtube and other sites. It was your video on how to do it, that I finally understood and got it! Thanks!

I’m an updo every day kind of girl, so for a really glamorous evening out, I would definitely wear my hair in a style that is more refined and elaborate. The hairstyle you’re showing off here is adorable, but something I would probably wear any day of the week.

As much as I like a slick updo, as far as a red carpet event I would think a soft, lived in style would be so much more practical. It can go with so many different dress styles and all you’d need was a few bobby pins in your purse to fix any fly aways. I’ll definitely be trying this for my next choir concert!

I love a more natural look for the red carpet – nothing too overly done up and drastic. Simple natural looking makeup with a bronzed glow and a bold lip with some soft old Hollywood curls looks glamorous on just about anybody!

I’m a fan of a soft curls nothing to structured. The undo updo’s are always a nice look just like this hair tutorial. It’s something that looks high glam Hollywood but without the “hair team” behind it.

I love classic, feminine looks that have some component that catches light whether it be jewelry or fabric. Nothing over-the-top or too revealing. My favorite hairstyles for the red carpet depend on the dress style, but I’ve always preferred long hair over short.

I absolutely love when a woman or actress picks a simple, but elegant dress. Nothing too elaborate, one that just shows how beautiful it makes her feel. Then she adds a beautiful updo or even wearing it down with a soft, face framing way. Oh yes….just a little accent of jewelry. Perfect look for a perfect night!

I loooooooved J.Lo at the Golden Globes! She had a fabulous mix of “not too done” + “glamorous” with her hair. Counting the months (weeks!) until my hair is long enough to attempt her big, loose waves. And the makeup?! Hubba hubba! haha

I like when it is glamorous overall, because with some dresses it is better to do a simple hairdo to avoid too much information. But if it were me going, I’d choose a stunning dress and a hair style that I don’t wear regularly.

I am always amazed by some of the looks but the ones I LOVE the most tend to be the more romantic feminine flowy style. If only I had a reason to get dressed up like that! Also, LOVE this hairstyle. I’m in a wedding in May and this just got put on the shortlist for how to do my hair.

I love the EFFORTLESS Hollywood glamour look. Example? Naomi Watts at this year’s Golden Globes. The whole look was so put together. It isn’t my style or something I loved each individual piece, but her whole look was a knockout!

A very soft updo is so romantic and “old Hollywood”. When you have good product on hand it makes trying new styles more approachable, less intimidating. Your tutorials are wonderful and inspiring. Thank you! 🙂

I like it when the person embraces a dress, hairstyle, and overall look that enhances their best features. For some, the softer, feminine style looks the best; while for others, it might be a more glam updo that suits them best.

I definitely love something a little bit softer and more feminine. It looks more attainable and not so much like they have been in a make up and hair styling chair for hours. I love more natural looks.

I LOVE Big Sexy Hair products. I currently use the Root Lifter and it’s my favorite!! I haven’t been able to experience their whole line due to price but I try to pick up samples when possible and try out new things.

I love a soft subtle hairstyle with a smoky eye and a nude lip, I also love when they pair it with a soft flowy gown and some simple elegant jewelry. Love your blog! Could we maybe get some more maternity outfit ideas before the baby comes? I love your style and would love some ideas for my growing bump!

I love red carpet updos, mostly because it is a little different than everyday wear. However, I pay more attention to the dresses.

Watched the fishtail braid tutorial and couldn’t believe how easy a fishtail was thanks to your easy guided video. I did it on my daughters hair for school this morning and barely got in the door before she got a compliment. This will be my new fave braid. Thank you!

Oh, I love this soft wearable look! I think your hairstyle is an accompaniment to your outfit, but if it were me on the red carpet I would definitely go for soft and feminine. Thanks for the tutorial- I’ve got a couple weddings this summer and think I’ll try something like this!! Thanks, Kate! 🙂

I like the romantic feminine flowing style, too. I just wish I could do any of that stuff – I’m so self-hair challenged! Although, I have tried one thing you taught. I’m “ok” at it, just need to practice! Thanks for the chance to win!

It’s all about that glamour! That glamour! No casual! No casual! I like to see glitz and glam on the red carpet…sequins, high heels, up-dos, fabulous jewels…I want them to look like movie stars! I want to say, “Wow!”

Love this hair style! Wish I had another me to stand behind myself & do it though! I cant ever get it right lookin in a mirror behind my own head! But might get a friend to help me do this! Thanks for the tutorial! & the chances to win your sweepstakes!!:-)

I love the soft, not so overdone, look. A bit messy but put together. What I don’t like is when they are all dressed up and wear there hair in an “everyday” look, hanging down straight. I have watched just about every tutorial you have done and have recreated many of the looks pretty darn good!

I always LOVE your hair tutorials. You seriously taught me how to do my hair and really saved my sanity when it came to that (I’m really sensitive about my hair). My hair is too short to pull back now, but this is a gorgeous updo. You make it look so easy.
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Jenny // Mish Mosh Makeup

I absolutely love the soft updos! I’m always a fan of the looser, more graceful and natural-looking curls. My particular favorite is one that Julianne Hough wore to a benefit in Beverly Hills. It’s definitely popular on pinterest and would make for a great hair tutorial in the future! 😉

I’m a fan of the softer more natural look opposed to the more dramatic bold look. I am not confident in my styling abilities, thank you for giving me a that little boost with your easy to follow tutorials. I admire those that have the ability to think outside the box and ALWAYS look amazing!

Hi! I have tried several of your hair tutorials with excellent – good success 🙂 I really appreciate having these to go to. I *so* wanted to have this fishtail twist updo come out right, but after trying twice with dismal results, i gave up. i couldn’t really see what you were doing when you did the “knots”. When I tried it they just looked like,well, little knots in a lock of my hair! My hair is pretty fine, & I used a dry shampoo before starting to give it some texture, but maybe I need something more, like a texture powder Anyway, it would be amazing if you could maybe do an auxiliary video to this one showing a little more detail on how you do those knots. Thank you so much for all you share on your blog! I loves it, lol!

This was much more difficult than you make it look. The fishtale braid I can do, the updo part, not so much. Is there a tutorial where you explain better how to do the messy updo part? It just didn’t turn out at all. I have pretty long hair so that may have been part of it. I’m going to try the easy updo first then maybe work on this more difficult one. I’d much rather learn how to do this myself then pay someone to do it.